Matt Michie's Lifestream

RT @dhh: Java 7’s new closure syntax: int i4 = #(Number x)(x.intValue()).(new Float(3.0f)); — I think we have a new line-noise champion!




Just watched this a week ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqVsNBnLynU


PyModel: Model-based testing in Python

In unit testing, the programmer codes the test cases, and also codes assertions that check whether each test case passed. In model-based testing, the programmer codes a “model” that generates as many…



Using a Garmin GPS 18 LVC with gpsd and ntpd

It is possible to configure a Debian etch system as a stratum 0 NTP server using ntpd, gpsd and a Garmin GPS 18 LVC as a local time source. In this manner, the stability of a server’s clock can be…



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The Basho Blog

Vector clocks are confusing the first time you’re introduced to them. It’s not clear what their benefits are, nor how it is you derive said benefits. Indeed, each Riak developer has had his own set…


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